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Scottish farmers face water abstraction restrictions

New rules for areas facing 'significant scarcity' as agency bids to protect rivers

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SEPA is restricting the amount of water which can be taken from some areas to protect the sustainability of local rivers
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SEPA is restricting the amount of water which can be taken from some areas to protect the sustainability of local rivers

²ÝÁñÉçÇø in parts of Scotland are facing the country's first water scarcity restrictions of 2025 following prolonged dry weather. The Ythan, North Fife and Deveron catchments have reached Significant...

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